Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

Wires P and Q are made from the same material and have the same length. They are connected in parallel to one voltage supply. The diameter of wire P is $2\,\text{mm}$ and the diameter of wire Q is $1\,\text{mm}$. Determine the ratio $\dfrac{\text{current in P}}{\text{current in Q}}$?

  • A$\dfrac{1}{4}$
  • B$\dfrac{1}{2}$
  • C$\dfrac{2}{1}$
  • D$\dfrac{4}{1}$

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